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What questions would you ask to understand the human factors involved in the new project?
Before embarking upon the meeting, questions such as the roles and responsibilities of the different parties; the expectations of both sides; and above all the work habits and cultural differences of the involved individuals involved in the project must be answered. An overview of the project deliverables, deadlines, and specific competencies of the team is required to gain an understanding of what precisely will be demanded over the course of the venture. Ideally, all team members should have an idea of the specifics of their contribution to the project and also an overall vision of what the collective effort will produce.
Since a joint effort will be required between both British and American components of the project, the methods of communication between the different national branches must be established: email, virtual conferences, and phone meetings must be regularly exchanged. Frequency...
A better understanding of the organizational culture and level of engagement and preparation of all team members will provide greater clarity about all of these issues.
What would you do in order to prepare yourself for the face-to-face meeting?
An intercultural briefing in the different styles of communications between the United States and the United Kingdom would be advised. Before the face-to-face meeting, it is critical that there is an assessment of the workplace culture. Although British and American cultures are very similar, it is important to remember that there are still critical differences between the two. For example, interpersonal styles regarding humor may be very different -- sarcasm is often far more accepted in a British context than an American context and Americans may demand more of what may be viewed as 'superficial' friendliness in the eyes of Brits. Also,…
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